The Art of Visual Effects in Video Games: Smoke, Mirrors, and Illusions
Today, the world of video games is full of amazing visual effects: spectacular explosions, realistic flames, convincingly flowing liquids, and impossible landscapes. The curious thing is that behind all this digital magic, there's a trick: smoke and mirrors.
The Tools Behind the Digital Magic
To create these visual tricks, developers need advanced tools. One of the leading companies in this field is JangaFX, known for applications such as:
- EmberGen: a tool for simulating smoke and fire.
- LiquiGen: focused on liquid simulation.
- GeoGen: a terrain generator for virtual environments.
IlluGen: A New Tool in Development
Recently, JangaFX has begun working on a mysterious project called IlluGen. Although the official description on their roadmap is somewhat enigmatic ("IlluGen is an illusion"), some details have already been leaked.
JangaFX's own CEO, Nick Seavert, commented on Discord that this tool could be something similar to Adobe's material creation programs, but focused on generating unique simulations and dynamic structures designed especially for visual effects in games.
IlluGen will offer innovative ways to create visual assets, from 2D simulations to generative structures.
What Remains to Be Known
For now, there is no official information on the release date, price, or technical requirements of IlluGen. However, it is clear that JangaFX is looking to once again revolutionize the creation of visual effects for video games.
Conclusion
If you are a video game enthusiast or simply curious about the process behind their impressive visual effects, IlluGen promises to be an interesting tool. Because in the end, great visual tricks are nothing more than well-crafted illusions.